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Discussion: Breeds vs. Designer Dogs
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 abbyk9 |
Breeds vs. Designer Dogs
May 10 2007, 4:41 AM EDT I think that a lot of people don't understand the difference between a dog BREED and a Designer Dog. Yes, it is true that all dog breeds had to start somewhere. Let's take the German Shepherd as an example. When the breed was started, it was with a specific goal in mind - create a strong, agile, working herding dog. There were already many types of herding dogs in Germany at the time, and the breed's father, Max von Stephanitz, picked the dogs that most embodied what he wanted in his breed, drew up a standard, and set goals for his breeding. Out of this came the German Shepherd as we know it now. When a new breed is created, there are a couple of things that are essential: a clear goal for the breed, and a drawn up standard - the things people want for and in the breed. Breeders will breed for some characteristics, like specific colors, structure, and temperament. The other important thing about breeds is that they are not breeds until they breed true. That means, you can say that you will continue to produce the traits you want in your dogs with each litter. In the German Shepherd this is now ensured by breeding dogs that conform to the breed standard, and titling breeding dog - titling shows how their looks and structure measures up in conformation, and how their temperament and working ability measures up on the trial field. Most "designer dog" breeders don't actually want to create a breed that "breeds true", like it should. They simply take two purebred dogs, cross them, and sell the puppies under a "cute" name like Cockapoo or Maltipoo. Their breeding stock is not titled, so we don't know what health, structural, or genetic issues are found within. They have no goals for their dogs other than selling the puppies. Fact is, you have no guarantees with such a dog - health or temperament wise, because it's not possible to give one! And therein lies the difference. 2 out of 4 found this valuable. Do you? |
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RE: Breeds vs. Designer Dogs
Jan 3 2008, 12:50 AM EST Abby K, Your post was interesting till the last paragraph. Several months ago, a beagle breeder in our town had a litter of 'shneagle pups'. The dam is a beagle and the sire is a mini schnauzer. She very kindly gave me one of the pups. She also took the time to get papers that shows the blood line of both AKC registered parents. When I took him to the Vet, he told me that this pup is a very healthy dog and that was due to his mixed breeding. He's getting close to a year old now, and he's a happy, loving sensitive little guy. He's got beagle ears, a beagle tail and his nose is quite often to the ground. He's loving and friendly, but also protective of his territory.. which apparantly is down to the corner of our block! ;o) I do agree that many people do sell pups just for the money. Both 'designer dog breeders' and 'pure bred breeders'. But I wanted to share at least one success that someone had with purposely breeding two very fine breeds of dog. Do you find this valuable? |
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RE: Breeds vs. Designer Dogs
Feb 11 2008, 11:16 PM EST As an owner of 2 standard poodles, I do not understand the rational behind labradoodles or goldendoodles. Poodles fetch, swim, play, and cuddle. And talk about athletic! Poodles are the original circus dog for a very good reason. But in 2 years with 2 poodles in the house I can count on 1 hand the number of dog hairs I've found on the furniture and drool is non-existent. So why do people choose a designer dog over a poodle? Is it the myth that poodles are not affectionate pets? I've never seen a satisfactory answer as to what a designer dog offers over its purebred parents. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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RE: Breeds vs. Designer Dogs
Feb 20 2008, 4:13 PM EST I just purchsed an ori pie dog and have read some peoples comments and just laughed. My vet when I took him in and I mentioned what=s with these desigener dogs said it is the best idea he has heard of becasue it eliminates alot of the problems from the pure bred dog. I totally agree with your post. I so far have no problems with him and hes so cute and loving. I have other dogs so they will have to come around to the new puppy here! I really don't understand people who like the one above and below are against designer breeds no doffernt that what was a mutt years ago but now they are pure bred with a pure bred dog just two kinds and eliminate problems. Some peole like those are just not happy or cant be happy with people like us! Glad to hear your dog is so good! Do you find this valuable? |